The Outsider (1983)
London-based journalist, Frank Scully, arrives in Wrathdale expecting to visit his friend Donald Harper for a few days en route to Scotland, where Frank plans to finally write his novel. But when the death of the Mickelthorpe Messenger's fire-and-brimstone editor leaves its new owner in a lurch, Donald persuades Frank to stay on as temporary editor.
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Episode 1 - A Death in the Family
Release Date: 1983-09-30Journalist Frank Scully is visiting old friends, Sylvia and Donald Harper, in Yorkshire and becomes involved in local matters.
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Episode 2 - The Legacy
Release Date: 1983-10-07Fiona Neave is the subject of gossip when she receives a large inheritance.
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Episode 3 - A Question of Judgement
Release Date: 1983-10-14The Messenger's new column makes waves in Micklethorpe.
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Episode 4 - Vacant Possession
Release Date: 1983-10-21Fiona comes across some disturbing photographs and confides in Scully.
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Episode 5 - The Homecoming
Release Date: 1983-10-28Lord Wrathdale receives a visit from his eccentric mother.
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Episode 6 - Wound for Wound
Release Date: 1983-11-04Frank learns of Fiona's parentage from Sylvia and must face some difficult choices.